{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-inert-restored-panzerfaust-60-anti-tank-rocket-launcher-with-projectile-and-wooden-tail","title":"Original German WWII Inert Panzerfaust 60 Anti-Tank Rocket Launcher with Projectile and Wooden Tail","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Panzerfaust 60 gross (\"large\") or Faustpatrone (Translated literally to mean: Tank Fist Large) was the third version of the Panzerfaust. This was the most common version, with production starting in September 1944. It had a much more practical range of 60 m (66 yd), although with a muzzle velocity of only 45 m (148 ft) per second it would take 1.3 seconds for the warhead to reach a tank at that range. To achieve the higher velocity, the tube diameter was increased to 5 cm (2.0 in) and 134 g (4.7 oz) of propellant used. It also had an improved flip-up rear sight and trigger mechanism. The weapon now weighed 6.1 kg (13 lb). It could defeat 200 mm (7.9 in) of armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed launchers such as this are \u003cstrong\u003e\"expended ordnance\" which \"are not classified as a \"firearm\" or \"destructive device\"\" by the BATF once used, and \"therefore, they are not subject to GCA or NFA provisions.\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis example is in total compliance and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT. NOT AVAILABLE TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis ingenious throw away Rocket and Launcher was one of AH's last ditch weapons adopted by the NSDAP to try and repel the invading Allies on both the Eastern and Western fronts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis nice original restored example of a 60 Meter Panzerfaust is complete with the launcher, integrated leaf sight, and trigger, and has been repainted the correct \u003cem\u003edunkelgelb\u003c\/em\u003e (dark yellow) \"desert tan\" color these were first seen in. It comes complete with an original BATF compliant deactivated warhead and the base with the original wooden tail, which still has some pieces of the original fins remaining. The original markings are no longer present, having been removed by age and rust long before it was repainted. We can see that prior to restoration the launcher and warhead had suffered a good amount of rust deterioration, so it should be handled with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF-approved manner so that they cannot be used as ammunition components for destructive devices, are NOT considered NFA weapons. This example is in total compliance and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso please note the \"charge retention screw\" at the center of the launcher, which is opposite the trigger. If this was a Panzerfaust 100 m, the charge retention screw would be roughly 7 inches below the trigger. Only with the 60 m with the smaller charge was this screw at the same level as the trigger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a very rare example and your chance to own an original Panzerfaust 60 m inert launcher and rocket set! Ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panzerfaust\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panzerfaust was a development family of single-shot man-portable anti-tank systems developed by NSDAP Germany during World War II. The weapons were the first single-use light anti-tank weapons based on a preloaded disposable launch tube, a weapon configuration which is still used today (two modern examples being the AT4 and NLAW).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Panzerfaust-design consisted of a light recoilless launcher tube outfitted with a single pre-loaded high-explosive anti-tank warhead protruding from the muzzle. It was an inexpensive, easy-to-use anti-tank weapon for the common infantry man, being issued as a single unit of ammunition meant to be operated by a single soldier. Firing was done from under the arm at an upward angle as the effective firing range was barely beyond that of hand grenades (30–60 m (98–197 ft) max). After use the launcher was discarded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDevelopment of the Panzerfaust started in 1942. The initial design was dubbed Faustpatrone (lit. \"fist-cartridge\") and was smaller than the later designs. Later dubbed Panzerfaust Klein (\"tank-fist small\"), it entered service in 1943, the larger design being named Panzerfaust Gross (\"tank-fist big\") and entering service in mid to late 1944. All types were used by Germany until the end of the war, with the design remaining in use in other countries for a number of years after the war.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44856484757573,"sku":"ONSV26PCS019","price":1995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/F0990751-91B1-4605-BEEC-BCB71245EC8B.jpg?v=1775675277","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-inert-restored-panzerfaust-60-anti-tank-rocket-launcher-with-projectile-and-wooden-tail","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}